Painting Water and Reflections in Oil or Acrylic / Sat-Sun /May 2-3/ 10:30-4:30 : Beginners & Beyond
Painting Water and Reflections in Oil or Acrylic / Sat-Sun /May 2-3/ 10:30-4:30 : Beginners & Beyond
Saturday-Sunday / May 2-3 / 10:30-4:30 PM
All Levels Welcome!
Painting water is a great skill and it doesn’t have to be complicated! Here in the Northwest, water is everywhere, and this workshop will help you capture it with confidence. In this class David will show you how to simplify and paint everything from rushing currents to calm reflections. You’ll watch demonstrations on composition, color mixing, and expressive brushwork—then receive one-on-one guidance as you create your own water paintings.
David will be painting in oils, but students may work in either oils or acrylics. Acrylic artists are encouraged to use retarding medium and/or mix in open acrylics to extend drying time. Some painting experience will be helpful, but the workshop is open to all levels.
Plan on creating two paintings, so bring two to three medium size panels, ranging from 9”x12” to 16”x20”.
Dave will provide photo reference material to work from, but you may bring your own as well.
Join us and discover how to portray water convincingly!
This workshop will be fun and encouraging for both beginners and experienced painters.
More information is below.
Paints Recommended – good quality professional brand
such as Gamblin or a similar high-quality, artist-grade paint
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Orange Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue or Phthalo Blue
Viridian or Phthalo Green
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Optional:
Grey (Gamblin Portland Grey Medium or similar)
Violet
Most supplies are available at ARTspot in Edmonds. Let them know you’re a student and receive 10% off!
Palette
Disposable paper palettes or a wood, plastic or glass palette
Note for Oil Painters – As an alternative to purchasing individual paints, you can purchase an oil paint set instead, such as the Georgian Oil Color 10 tube Introduction Set by Daler-Rowney (or equivalent).
For Oil Painters – Mediums (acrylic painters will not need to purchase mediums)
Only odorless Mineral Spirits such as Gamsol by Gamblin and an airtight container
(Note: no stinky mediums or solvents allowed, and no Liquin.)
Palette - Disposable paper palettes or a wood, plastic, or glass palette
Brushes
Flats and/or Brights - sizes #2, 4, 6, 8
Small Round - #2
Palette Knifes
1 medium (~1 1/2”)
Canvas Panels
Bring 2-3 canvas panels or stretched canvas ranging from 9x12” to 16x20”
Misc. Items
• Reference photo if you would like to use your own. Dave will also provide photos.
Paper towels
• Plastic bags for trash
• Acrylic painters: bring a spray water bottle and an extender to slow the paint drying time.
Don’t forget something to bring your paintings home in!
